¼ Thaler 1623-1633 front ¼ Thaler 1623-1633 back
¼ Thaler 1623-1633 photo
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¼ Thaler

 
Silver 6.85 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Geneva
Period
Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1623-1633
Value
24 Sols (¼)
Currency
Thaler (1535-1792)
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.85 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#99758
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crown over imperial eagle, mintmaster's initials in legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·G·POST·TENEBRAS·LVX·R·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler coin from the City of Geneva is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thaler was a widely used currency at the time, and the City of Geneva's minting of this coin signifies the city's importance as a financial and trade hub during the 17th century.